Memory Leak Issue in Linux Kernel Affecting SCSI Interfaces by Vendor Linux

CVE-2023-53512

What is CVE-2023-53512?

A memory leak vulnerability has been identified in the Linux kernel impacting SCSI interfaces. This issue arises due to the failure to free memory allocated during SCSI operations, which can lead to resource exhaustion over time. This oversight, caused by a missing call to kfree(), necessitates immediate attention to prevent potential performance degradation and stability issues in affected systems. Users and administrators are advised to implement the latest patches to mitigate this vulnerability effectively.

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